Esophageal stricture

Esophageal stricture
Other namesPeptic stricture
Endoscopic image of a benign peptic stricture
SpecialtyGastroenterology
General surgery

A benign esophageal stricture, or peptic stricture, is a narrowing or tightening of the esophagus that causes swallowing difficulties.

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